If you're looking for a hotel away from the craziness of Waikiki area stay here. The hotel is right across from the Kapiolani Park and the Sans Souci Beach is right behind the hotel. We loved the beach area - there is a lifeguard daily - there are no crowds - the beach is raked daily - you can even go snorkeling here. This is what they call a Boutique hotel - translation - the rooms are very small. We booked an ocean view room - the view was spectacular - Waikiki in the distance and to the side the beach and ocean. The air conditioning unit above the bed was a bit annoying. We did get to peak into an Ocean View Suite room while the maid was cleaning it - these are the rooms to get next time!!! Spectacular! You also get some fresh pineapple in your room upon arrival. We also got a box of chocolates because we told the front desk it was our 30th Anniversary. Now we only paid of valet parking the first night as we were too exhausted after our flight ($18) - the rest of the week we parked for free in the Kapiolani Park right outside our hotel. Now there is also meter parking on the street in front of the hotel - but there is a small road (sorry can't remember name) right to the side of the hotel where the lifeguards parking is next to the beach this is where we parked for free all week. The locals frequent this area on the weekends - so get there early if you want free parking. We loved the Hau Tree Lanai restaurant in the hotel for their food and especially for the fantastic view. Every time we ate there the staff put us at a beach front table. Very romantic. The Lounge area makes the best Mai Ti's in Hawaii and there is entertainment most nights. Getting a mat and towel were never a problem...the staff at this hotel were very nice and welcoming. The hotel does not have a pool...but the ocean is right out your door. Waikiki is a 25 minute walk from the hotel - there are a lot of trees for shade in the park but once you hit Waikiki it gets really hot! So if your looking for less crowds - free parking - great staff - beautiful views - romantic restaurant - quiet hotel - great price - close to all the major attractions stay here. I would stay here again - but I would book a Suite instead of a room. Oh ya, when we asked for an upgrade when we arrived - we didn't get one like other reviewers got that I read about - oh well...maybe next time. To get a good sense of how the hotel and rooms looks go to wizardpub.com - click on Oahu - scroll down to The New Otani Kaimana Hotel - click on it and voila - a picture of the hotel the beach - click on 'Take me there' to see the rooms. I hope this helps!

I just returned from a week at the New Otani and overall it was a very good stay. The location is the strongest point for the hotel and mostly makes up for some weaknesses in the rooms. The hotel is located on a quiet stretch of beach slightly out of the craziness of Waikiki. It was about a 15 - 20 minute walk into shopping and the restaurants.
I had read the moderate rooms were small but wasn't prepared for just how small. You literally did not have enough space to turn around in the room! Also, I found the AC to be less than adequate. The AC was turned down on the lowest setting and it took at least 2 days for the room to cool off. Otherwise the rooms were fine and the staff was pleasant and helpful.

I have wanted to go to Hawaii since I was a child and with help of this Hotel and its staff it was a "Dream come true". Everything was great at the hotel and the room was perfect,sea view and looking towards Waikiki beach. The beach outside of the hotel was great and the little coffee shop as you come out of the hotel did the best coffee and fresh sandwiches.
We met some wonderfull people and the staff were very helpful .
Thanks to everyone who made "our dream come true"
Patricia and Geoff Payne.Norwich England

We chose this hotel due to the reviews here on trip advisor. Excellent location away from the hustle and busle of downtown wakai. Excellent beach outside the hotel with good snorkelling. Shop close by for snacks etc. Would recomend paying that little extra for a room with a view as we had the view of the next hotel (but hey you don't come to Hawaii to sit in the room). An awesome time.